Synonyms for chiasm
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An inversion of the relationship between the elements of phrases.
Related words
- Phrases
- optic chiasm
- Other spellings
- chiasma chiasmus
Forms
- Plural
- chiasms → decussations…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| chiasm | rising | |
| decussation | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- decussation